Lie, of course.

The fellow has disappeared, and left his children--left them in a lodging-house at Hammersmith.

How's that for cool brutality?
The landlady found my wife's address, and came to see her.

Address left out on purpose, I dare say.

There was nothing for it but to take care of the poor little brats .-- Oh, damn!' 'What's the matter ?' 'Neuralgia--driving me mad.